salaryHuntington Beach is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,987
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$151
👥 People living there
195,240
3,857,263
Commute to work
28.4 min
30.7 min
College degree
49%
38.5%
Own their home
55.4%
36%
Below poverty line
7.8%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Huntington Beach is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,987 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $61,542 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 48% more in Huntington Beach.
More comparisons
All Huntington Beach comparisons → · All Los Angeles comparisons →
Huntington Beach vs KnoxvilleHuntington Beach vs VancouverHuntington Beach vs PeoriaHuntington Beach vs MontgomeryHuntington Beach vs BirminghamHuntington Beach vs Grand RapidsLos Angeles vs ChicagoLos Angeles vs HoustonLos Angeles vs New YorkLos Angeles vs PhoenixLos Angeles vs PhiladelphiaLos Angeles vs San Antonio